See shows this weekend from Shemekia Copeland, Mary Gauthier and Hot Club of Cowtown.
Aimsel Ponti
Staff Writer
Aimsel Ponti is a music writer and content producer for the Portland Press Herald. She has been obsessed with – and inspired by – music since she listened to Monkees records borrowed from the town library when she was 6 years old. She bought her first Rolling Stones record at a flea market when she was in 7th grade and discovered David Bowie a year later. She's a huge fan of the local music scene and covers it along with national musical happenings in her column. You'll also find her out and about absorbing live music and shopping for vinyl at local record shops and flea markets. Aimsel regularly appears on the News Center Maine TV show “207” to preview upcoming concerts.
Things to Do: Theater, beer history and a night of comedy
See the nationally touring Broadway production of ‘Chicago’ at Merrill Auditorium.
Face the Music: King Princess wants you to come be yourself at her show at the State
Two of the tracks on her new album, ‘Hold On Baby,’ were co-written by Maine native Amy Allen.
Press Play: Listen to ‘Last Time (Burn the Whole Thing Down)’ by Owen Conforte
The album marks his second solo release.
Got Tix: Where to find concert tickets to upcoming shows
See Black Opry Revue featuring Jake Blount, Jett Holden and Tylar Bryant at One Longfellow Square on Oct. 9.
Live Music Lineup: Old-time pianist and an ’80s hit machine
Plus, the Kotzschmar Organ will support 200 singers in a concert at Merrill on Sunday.
Face the Music: Any Bowie fan, casual or devout, can appreciate ‘Moonage Daydream’
The documentary, in theaters now, takes a deep dive into his storied career.
Things to Do: Cumberland Fair, Freeport Fall Festival and an iconic game show on stage
You can also see the play ‘When We Were Young and Unafraid’ at Mad Horse Theatre Company.
Press Play: Listen to ‘Coast to Coast’ by Toby McAllister
The singer-songwriter will be recording new material next week.
Got Tix: Where to find concert tickets to upcoming shows
There are still a few tickets left to see Stevie Nicks in Bangor.